Portland Timbers v St. Louis City SC: Forecast, Odds and Bets

June 6, 2025

The MLS returns on Monday, June 9, 2025, as Portland Timbers host St. Louis City SC at Providence Park. The match kicks off at 01:00 CEST in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and at 00:00 BST in the UK. Fans can expect a late-night feast of football under the lights in Portland, where both sides are vying for crucial points in the Western Conference.

Portland will be aiming to build on recent momentum and record their second consecutive league win, while St. Louis City SC look to find consistency on the road. With playoff positions still very much up for grabs, this fixture could have significant implications as the season approaches its climax.

How are both teams coming into this?

The Timbers approach this home clash buoyed by a solid victory in their last outing, and will be keen to record just their second back-to-back league win of the campaign. Providence Park has seen Portland raise their performance levels, and the home crowd will be right behind them as they target a third straight positive result.

St. Louis City SC have shown flashes of brilliance in attack but have also been vulnerable defensively. Their last meeting with Portland was an absolute goal-fest—an eight-goal thriller in just 90 minutes—and they will be looking to replicate that free-scoring form. Consistency remains the key challenge for the visitors.

Our forecast

Given Portland’s home advantage and recent upswing in form, we expect a tightly contested encounter that could ultimately swing in favour of the hosts. Early exchanges should be intense as both teams fight for control in midfield.

That said, with St. Louis City SC’s attacking talent on display and Portland’s occasional defensive lapses, the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market looks appealing. Additionally, backing over 2.5 goals could prove profitable, considering the teams’ pedigree in goal-rich contests.